San Antonio, TX - San Antonio City Government:
City installs BigBellies at Alamo Plaza
May 1, 2007 12:00 AM
In an effort to take advantage of the benefits of solar technology, the City recently installed two Big Belly solar-powered trash compactors in Alamo Plaza as part of a pilot program to reduce the frequency of collecting waste in the downtown area.
The Big Belly trash containers utilize solar energy to compress and compact trash and provide additional capacity. The City's Downtown Operations Department will test the Big Belly system for 30 days and evaluate its effectiveness at the conclusion of the pilot period. If the Big Belly compactors prove to be effective, the City will determine through the upcoming budget process expansion opportunities for the system...